Maytag HE3940T Water Heater User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................2-3
Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................................4
Customer Information ............................................................................................................................s
Product Specifications .............................................................................................................................6
Accessories and Tools Needed ....................................................................................................7
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Tools ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Instructions for Installation ........................................................................................................s-17
Removing the Old Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Locating the New Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Typical Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
The Convertible Lower Element ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Water Piping ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Filling the Water Heater ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Converting the Lower Element ..................................................................................................................................... 13-1.5
Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Installation Checklist .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Service and Maintenance ............................................................................................................19-24
Temperature Regulation ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Thermostats ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Thermostat Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Thermostat Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation .................................................................................................................... 20
Draining .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Element Cleaning and Replacement ............................................................................................................................. 21-24
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Service................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................2s-27
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Thermal Expansion ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Operational Conditions ................................................................................................................................................ 25, 26
Smelly Water .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Air in Hot Water Faucets ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Rumbling Noise ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
High Temperature Shut Off System ........................................................................................................................ 25, 26
Not Enough Hot Water ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Water is Too Hot ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Leakage Checkpoints ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Repair Parts List .......................................................................................................................................28-34
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................36